Quality Engineer - Aircraft Maintenance

Etihad Airways

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: KP902-146

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Synopsis

The Quality Engineer - Technical reports to Technical Quality Manager (TQM) or Manager Quality Assurance and Compliance (MQAC) and ensures compliance to regulatory and company requirements.

Accountabilities

- Prepare and undertake quality auditing and surveillance of internal, external and contracted maintenance functions to uphold regulatory and internal standards and prepare quality assurance reports resulting from audits, surveillance & investigations.
- Review and approve quality assurance and maintenance procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
- Review and approve training material submitted by the training department for in-house use or recommend/submit to GCAA for approval.
- Responsible review and recommend minor maintenance checklists, forms, etc. to TQM and to review the projects on major modifications related to STCs and certification requirements from a QA perspective and obtain GCAA approval.
- Conduct QA technical assessment boards to ensure competency of maintenance personnel and recommend the grant of company authorisations to certifying staff.
- Responsible for detailed review of the following and provide recommendations to TQM, to ensure timely corrective actions are taken to prevent loss of Certificate of Airworthiness: Aircraft Maintenance Program, MEL& MEL Repair Interval
- Familiar with, enforces and follows the procedures stipulated in the Safety & Quality Management Manual System (SQMM) and becomes an active participant in the workplace safety program. Encourages colleagues and is actively involved in the promotion of a positive reporting culture, by reporting any unsafe acts, unsafe conditions or safety risks.

Requirements

Education & Experience

- Relevant Engineering Degree, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace and/or Maintenance Engineer License with Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering
- A minimum of 10 years' experience in the maintenance of large commercial transport aircraft with at least 3 years' experience in Quality Assurance Technical.
- Formal knowledge in aircraft maintenance and engineering with emphasis to CAR 66/CAR 145/CAR 147/ CAR M Regulations.
- Formal auditor Training

About the Company

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.

This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.

Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.

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Quality Engineer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 8,500

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